Current time in Austin
United States
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Time zone
America/Chicago
UTC offset
GMT-5
Abbreviation
GMT-5
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
30.27, -97.74
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Austin
Austin uses America/Chicago. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Austin
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | −1h |
| London · United Kingdom | −6h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +2h |
| Paris · France | −7h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −9h |
| Mumbai · India | −10h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −14h |
| Sydney · Australia | −15h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Austin
The longest day brings about 14h 06m of daylight, the shortest about 10h 12m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- San Antonio · 118 km
- Houston · 235 km
- Dallas · 293 km
- Monterrey · 569 km
- New Orleans · 739 km
- Kansas City · 1,024 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Austin in?
- Austin is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently UTC−5.
- Does Austin observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Austin move between UTC−6 and UTC−5.
- What is the time difference between Austin and New York?
- Austin is 1h behind New York.